Robotic Cardiac Surgery
Guest: Phillip Rowse, M.D.
Guest: Marty Unruh, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
Host: Kyle Klarich, M.D.
In this episode of “Interviews With the Experts,” listeners will hear a discussion on the most important questions patients should ask as they consider whether or not to pursue a robotic-assisted approach for surgical treatment of their valvular heart disease. It is clarified how robotic heart surgery works, including associated risks, benefits, and misconceptions. And finally, there is a discussion on the expected short- and long-term results of robotic heart valve surgery.
Topics Discussed:
- What types of procedures can be performed robotically, and how does robotic surgery compare to traditional and other minimally invasive techniques?
- Who qualifies for robotic surgery, and is it safe and effective?
- What testing is needed beforehand, what is the typical recovery time, and how long is the hospital stay and return-to-work timeline?
- Do surgeons perform the procedure or does the robot operate independently?
- How many robotic surgeries has Mayo Clinic performed, and what are the benefits compared to open-heart surgery (sternotomy)?
Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV and @MayoCVservices.
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Podcast episode transcript found here.
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